| Official Name | Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal (संघीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल) |
| Area | 147,516 km² (approx. the size of Switzerland + Austria) |
| Population | approx. 30.5 million (2025) |
| Capital | Kathmandu (approx. 1.5 million, metropolitan area approx. 5 million) |
| Official Language | Nepali (+ over 120 other languages!) |
| Currency | Nepalese Rupee (NPR) — 1 EUR ≈ 145 NPR (2025) |
| Time Zone | UTC+5:45 (!), 4:15h ahead of Germany (summer), 5:15h (winter) |
| Electricity | 230V, Type C/D/M — Universal adapter recommended, power outages frequent! |
| Drinking Water | DO NOT drink tap water — use a water filter or bottled water |
| Religion | approx. 81% Hindu, 9% Buddhist, 4% Muslim, 3% Kirant |
| Telephone Code | +977 |
| Visa | Visa on Arrival (15/30/90 days) |
| Highest Mountain | Mount Everest / Sagarmatha (8,849 m) — highest point on earth |